David L. Bernstein

David L. Bernstein is an Israel advocate, the founder and the CEO of North American Values Institute, formerly known as The Jewish Institute for Liberal Values. Bernstein served as president and CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) from 2016-2021. Until his appointment, Bernstein served as a consultant dedicated to assisting organizations and communities in strengthening their Israel education, engagement and advocacy work. He is also founder of CultureSolutions LLC, which works with non-profits on strategic planning and culture change efforts.

He served as executive director of The David Project from August 2010 to September 2014. During his time at The David Project, Bernstein transformed and re-branded the organization, focusing on the need for expanding relationships with campus opinion leaders, intensifying efforts at particular campuses and utilizing a more neutral approach for discussions about Israel.

Bernstein wrote Woke Antisemitism: How a Progressive Ideology Harms Jews in 2022. The book argues that woke culture fosters antisemitism.